Silka Glanzman reports from Rhinebeck.Intermittent downpours and a tornado warning couldn't stop the steady stream of fans who poured into Rhinebeck's bluecashew Kitchen Pharmacy for Ted Allen's book signing this past Saturday, September 8. Hosts and co-owners Sean B. Nutley and Gregory Triana (pictured at left with his partner Vincenzo Buscema and Sales Associate Aaron Enfield) graciously served watermelon- and cucumber-infused seltzer, raspberry lambic, and bowls of cashews as the guest of honor took his time with each fan, exchanging anecdotes, ingredient substitutions, and favorite recipes from his newest book, In My Kitchen. Ben Fink, In My Kitchen photographer and Hurley, NY part-timer, was also there to chat with friends and foodies, many of whom dropped in from the nearby CIA. When all was said and signed, Ted and friends headed toward Kingston to celebrate the launch of the book and the close of a festive Hudson Valley afternoon.
Bridget Hollenback with Gina Fox, Rinebeck Town Board Member and winner of the Best Rhubarb Pie award at the Dutchess County Fair; Phillip Crispo, Assistant Professor of Culinary Arts at the CIA, and gourmand Susan Walser.
Gary and Lisa Mesuda of Xanadu Hair Studio; Jean Steward and Ann Kirschinheiter.
Gregory Triana, Ben Fink of Camp Hurley Productions and In My Kitchen photographer, Ted Allen, and Sean B. Nutley, co-owner of bluecashew Kitchen Pharmacy.
Future chefs Evan and Lucas Maurer; Michele Platt of Mercato in Red Hook with her son Luca Buitoni.
Ted Allen with Rural Intelligence contributor Colleen Schropfer and her daughter Hayley; Matthew, Dasha, and Karina Latvis.
Charles and Patricia Dykes, part-time Clinton Corners residents, with their friends Mike and Sharon Petrelle of Fairfax, VA.
Christina and Diana Vogt with their mother Cherish Maire Church; eager fans line up for a handshake and a signature.
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Matteline deVries-Dilling, founder of Lite Brite Neon, one of the evening's honoree of this year's Upstate Benefit adresses the gala from the Caboose's caboose.
- Karen Pearson. Courtesy Art Omi.
Olana senior vice president and landscape curatorMark Prezorski, president Sean Sawyer, The evenings honoree Kristin Gamble and New York State Assemblymember Didi Barrett.
- Oxygen House Photo
